Broccoli Orange Vinaigrette Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 -2 scallions, sliced or 1/4 cup diced onion
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
3 oranges, chilled
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 grinds fresh black pepper
5 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon slivered almonds
2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Prepare dressing:\tPlace onions, vinegar, and sugar into small bowl. Add grated rind and juice from ONE orange, and diced flesh or sections without membrane, from the other two oranges. Add a generous grind of fresh black pepper and about 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir to combine, set aside.
Prepare broccoli:\tCut 1-inch or smaller florets from broccoli head with as little stem as possible. Peel stem and slice about 1/8\" thick. Steam broccoli for 2 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender. Shock in ice water, drain, and place in serving bowl. Place in refrigerator to chill uncovered for 10 to 30 minutes.
When ready to serve, add 2 Tablespoons olive oil to dressing. Stir, and taste for seasoning. Pour dressing over chilled broccoli, toss gently.
Makes about 4 servings.